Unit 8（课件）- 《世纪商务英语阅读教程基础篇I》同步教学（大连理工·2021）

In this unit, you will 　• read about various styles of communication; 　• increase your understanding of business communication; 　• practice how to identify patterns of paragraphs; 　• be required to finish 9 tasks so as to achieve the objectives. Unit 8 Unit 8 Communication Skills 2 Unit 8 Part 1 Topic Introduction Part 2 Reading Skill Focus Part 3 Practical Reading Part 4 Comprehensive Reading 3 　　Today, effective communication skills have become a predominant factor while recruiting employees. While interviewing candidates, most interviewers judge them on the basis of the way they communicate. It is the ability to communicate well that distinguishes one individual from another. The fact is that, apart from the basic necessities, one needs to be equipped with good communication skills, as this is what will make them a happy and successful social being. Part 1 Topic Introduction 4 　　In this unit, you may meet some particular terms commonly used in communication skills. Check the following words & expressions and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary. Task 1：Lead-in Exercise Words & Expressions Chinese Meanings oral speech sign language nonlinguistic language verbal communication non-verbal communication Visualization briefing open-ended question elaborate business function clarification interpersonal exchange 口语表达 手势语 非言辞语言 语言交流 非语言交流 n. 形象化 n. 情况简介会，详情介绍 开放式问题 v. 详尽阐述 业务功能 n. 澄清，阐明 人际交流 Part 1 Topic Introduction 5 　　Writers usually express their ideas in a certain kind of development pattern, that is, they organize their paragraphs in certain writing patterns. If a reader can identify the organizational patterns of a writing, this will help him/her follow the writer’s thoughts, comprehend the writing and recall the writing after he/she reads it. The following are some common patterns used in building paragraphs: Patterns of Paragraph Development (1) 　　The six patterns above will be discussed from Un